how to know your dress size

One fashion staple every woman must have in her closet is an LBD (little black dress). However, a true fashion-conscious woman should not only buy any LBD in display, she must also make sure that it fits perfectly.

If you are an extemporaneous, impulsive shopper like me, time is always of the essence. As much as possible, fitting a dress should not take me more than five minutes. And knowing my dress size had seriously helped me getting the perfect dress in less time. I’m a size zero/small, so every dress that doesn’t say zero or small in its tag is instantly scratched out of the list.

To determine your dress size, you only need three important measurements–bust, waist, and hip. Yes, they are the vital statistics. These are the measurements vital for clothes, not just for some crackpot beauty pageant. Anyhoo, I was able to get mine through calculators. When you have your measurements (and make sure they are exact and correct), you can use these dress size calculators I found online:

This calculator enables you to view your US, UK, Europe sizes (the three standard size schemes in clothing). It presents two measurements–the squeeze and tailor–if you want a tighter or looser fit respectively. NaN means not a number; small is just same as saying you’re a size zero. Click the photo to determine your dress size using this calculator.

This calculator, on the other hand, enables you to determine your size based on your choice (US, UK, or Europe size scheme). If you only know your cm, m, or ft (or any other measurement units other than inches) sizes, you can use this tool. Just click the photo to calculate.

So there you are. Now that you know your dress size, you don’t have to go through the hassle of fitting a dress of the wrong size. It will save you time, effort, and even the embarrassment. Happy fitting! 🙂

Search

Hey there! My name is Daphne and I am based in Tampa Bay, Florida.
This blog has been my digital home since 2010. I initially created Metamorphosis as an outlet for my thoughts but eventually focused on my (questionable) style, beauty routines, and adventures.